The Barça Sports Directorate has changed priorities in the signing market. After several summers marked by the interest in young talents of Spanish football, Deco has chosen to focus on profiles that fit both sports and economic. Among the names that were once on the agenda is that of Nico Williamswho for a time was considered an ideal option to reinforce the ends of the team.
The Athletic Club player was very close to dressing in Barça last summer. His great performance in the league season and with the selection positioned him as a star signing. However, Doubts about his registration and his desire to stay in San Mamés stopped the operation And, since then, Barça has folded the matter, determined not to try.
A new destination
Nico Williams remains firm in his intention to leave Bilbao: Although Athletic has signed a brilliant season, he considers that the time has come for new challenges. His idea is to grow in a more demanding and media environment, and Everything indicates that this jump will be given in the Premier League. Clubs such as Arsenal and Chelsea have already begun to move to get it.
Both teams value their speed, overflow and ability to unbalance rival teams, ideal qualities for England football. Nico, on the other hand, is convinced that it is the right step to consolidate as a star of the European panorama. In its environment, optimism is breathed, and although there is still no official announcement, the Premier appears as its most likely destiny for this summer.
It will not arrive at Camp Nou
Inside the Athletic costumes, Many already assume that Nico will not continue. The player himself has begun to say goodbye to some colleagues, making it clear that his departure is a matter of time. Yes indeed, Athletic will not let it go easily: the termination clause of 58 million euros is still valid and will not negotiate Below that figure.
In Barcelona the theme is seen with distance. The Nico Williams option has remained in the past, and in the club there is no intention to reactivate any approach. Both for its previous decision and for its current price, the extreme no longer enters the plans.
